Bangkok International Airport
| Continent: Asia | Country: Thailand |
| Bangkok International Airport Don Muang |
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| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
| IATA code | BKK |
| ICAO code | VTBD |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.airportthai.co.th/airportnew/bangkok/index.asp |
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Official Spotting Locations
Spectator's Gallery
At the back of the main check-in area you can ascend a series of escalator/steps or use a lift to the official spectator's gallery. This is truly awful, especially compared to the old terrace at Don Muang. You have to duck down to get a view of only one of the main parking areas. Nowhere to sit except in the adjacent meditation area which would be considered disrespectful in this very religious country.
Other Spotting Locations
Airport Hotel - Comfort Suites
The Comfort Suites Airport Bangkok Hotel provides some really good views of departing and arriving aircraft. The hotel has a pool area facing the airport, and from here there is a stair along the hotel wall, leading up to the roof. This is a great spot for arrivals 03L and departures from 21R. You can also book a room for a very good price and if you get one on the top floor facing the airport (I got room 616) you can actually shoot from your balcony.
This shot of an Air France B747 is taken from the roof as the aircraft climbs out of runway 21R.
This shot of a Qantas B747 is from the balcony of room 616.
